The USIA Lifetime Achievement Award of the United Sigma Intelligence Association is annually bestowed upon respected scientists or intellectuals who have contributed to the field of arts and sciences, with support of the Lifeboat Foundation. The purpose of the award is to honor and express gratitude to intellectuals for their significant contributions to humanity. The USIA Lifetime Achievement Award is granted with the consent of winners. The award winners are honorably inducted into the Intellectual Hall of Fame.